3 results for "environmental justice"
💡 SolutionsIndonesia Sues 6 Firms for $284M After Deadly Sumatra Floods
Indonesia is holding corporations accountable for environmental damage after floods killed over 1,000 people, seeking nearly $300 million in damages. The government is also revoking forestry permits and investigating over 100 companies in a major shift toward environmental protection.
✨ Daily MixU-Michigan Researchers Create Tool to Help 84,000 Communities Get Environmental Justice
University of Michigan scientists have developed groundbreaking methods to help vulnerable communities across America finally get the environmental protections they deserve. Their innovative research is already empowering states to create fairer policies and could revolutionize how we protect people from pollution nationwide.
💡 SolutionsIllinois Passes Historic Law to Cut Power Bills by $13.4B, Expand Clean Energy
Illinois families and businesses are celebrating a groundbreaking victory as Governor JB Pritzker signs legislation expected to save consumers $13.4 billion over the next 20 years while powering millions of homes with clean energy. The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act transforms how the state generates and uses electricity, creating opportunities for everyday residents to earn money through their own solar panels and smart devices.